Jamaal Charles’ next chapter in the NFL will come with a former AFC West rival.
Charles and the Broncos agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $3.75 million, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, citing a source. The former Kansas City Chiefs running back later tweeted a photo of himself signing his Broncos contract.
Injuries forced Charles, a 2008 third-round draft pick by the Chiefs, to miss 13 games last season and 11 games in 2015. He ran for just 40 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries in 2016.
Charles, when healthy, consistently has ranked among the league’s best running backs, particularly with his exceptional receiving ability out of the backfield (285 catches for 2,457 yards and 20 TDs). His career mark of 5.5 rushing yards per carry ranks fourth in league history and second among running backs.
The 30-year-old veteran will compete with C.J. Anderson and Devontae Booker for carries in the Broncos’ backfield.
Several veteran running backs have switched teams this offseason. In addition to Charles joining the Broncos, Marshawn Lynch signed with the Oakland Raiders after many years with the Seattle Seahawks, and Adrian Peterson went to the New Orleans Saints following 11 years with the Minnesota Vikings.
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